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Seafox0814 · 5 December 2018, 09:01 AM

Any idea if the red "Seamaster" on the dial and tip of the seconds hand has been fade-proofed on these? I have a 2531.80 which I love to death but I am not a fan of the bezel or seconds hand fading. Was thinking to pick one of these up at some point.

timlaw · 5 December 2018, 11:08 PM

early signs of increased supply - all steel variants in window of W of S Birmingham today for the first time

Hollie_Rollie · 5 December 2018, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Seafox0814

Any idea if the red "Seamaster" on the dial and tip of the seconds hand has been fade-proofed on these? I have a 2531.80 which I love to death but I am not a fan of the bezel or seconds hand fading. Was thinking to pick one of these up at some point.

I haven’t seen any fade on the ceramic smps yet. Perhaps they haven’t been out in the wild long enough...

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timlaw · 6 December 2018, 04:27 AM

I don't see how the bezel can fade - it is ceramic

I have had mine a week but don't see how the seamaster script or the tip of the second hand are going to fade from the current red

Sal_UKSheffield · 6 December 2018, 05:35 AM

Everytime i see the new SM I feel the exact same way about it. Its a stunning watch.

I mean in the past I have seen watches and thought wow thats nice and then next time you see it you think meh... the SM is a winner esp at the price point. Having said that I was offered one at 10% off rrp from an AD but I am holding out for 20% ... or as close to that as possible

timlaw · 6 December 2018, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal_UKSheffield

Everytime i see the new SM I feel the exact same way about it. Its a stunning watch.

I mean in the past I have seen watches and thought wow thats nice and then next time you see it you think meh... the SM is a winner esp at the price point. Having said that I was offered one at 10% off rrp from an AD but I am holding out for 20% ... or as close to that as possible

Fiscal prudence lol

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Sal_UKSheffield · 6 December 2018, 07:57 AM

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Fiscal prudence lol

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Accountant by profession... lol

Wrist shot from the weekend

timlaw · 6 December 2018, 10:32 AM

looks good on you - just buy it lol

Do0ver · 6 December 2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal_UKSheffield

Accountant by profession... lol

Wrist shot from the weekend

Tried that on today myself. It’s a great looking watch! I was pleasantly surprised.

They had all the variants (except grey face with blue insert) at the South Coast Plaza boutique.

Craigdwh · 12 December 2018, 11:50 PM

ugh I can't decide between the blue or black one. I'm going to pick up today or tomorrow and need to make a decision lol.

Justinmg · 13 December 2018, 12:41 AM

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ugh I can't decide between the blue or black one. I'm going to pick up today or tomorrow and need to make a decision lol.

Blue!

timlaw · 13 December 2018, 08:45 AM

both? all 3?

superdog · 13 December 2018, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Craigdwh

ugh I can't decide between the blue or black one. I'm going to pick up today or tomorrow and need to make a decision lol.

I went black.

Wish I got blue.

However, I’m 100% certain if I got blue, I’d wish I got black.

They are both just so nice.

Justinmg · 13 December 2018, 11:19 AM

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I went black.

Wish I got blue.

However, I’m 100% certain if I got blue, I’d wish I got black.

They are both just so nice.

I know how you feel

Jakx · 13 December 2018, 07:42 PM

I went blue because I've had several black divers in the past and wanted something different. After almost a week on the wrist, I can say the blue looks so good with so many different variations depending on the lighting conditions. The dial/bezel combo because they are both ceramic do create an great mirror effect, as does the laser-etched wave pattern. Dial goes almost light blue in artificial light. Not that it mattered to me but blue seems to be more the design code of the SMP 300 but I'm sure not everyone would agree with that.

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Onewatchguy82 · 14 December 2018, 12:39 AM

I still believe mine is still the best they ever made

5 December 2018, 11:08 PM	#152
timlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Worcestershire,UK Watch: Coke 16710 Posts: 894	early signs of increased supply - all steel variants in window of W of S Birmingham today for the first time __________________ Tim. 124060 Submariner, 16710 Coke, 16570 Black dial, Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue, Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Tudor Prince Date Chronograph (panda dial)

6 December 2018, 04:27 AM	#154
timlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Worcestershire,UK Watch: Coke 16710 Posts: 894	I don't see how the bezel can fade - it is ceramic I have had mine a week but don't see how the seamaster script or the tip of the second hand are going to fade from the current red __________________ Tim. 124060 Submariner, 16710 Coke, 16570 Black dial, Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue, Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Tudor Prince Date Chronograph (panda dial)

6 December 2018, 10:32 AM	#158
timlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Worcestershire,UK Watch: Coke 16710 Posts: 894	looks good on you - just buy it lol __________________ Tim. 124060 Submariner, 16710 Coke, 16570 Black dial, Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue, Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Tudor Prince Date Chronograph (panda dial)

12 December 2018, 11:50 PM	#160
Craigdwh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Craig Location: Winnipeg, MB Watch: Breguet Type XXI Posts: 500	ugh I can't decide between the blue or black one. I'm going to pick up today or tomorrow and need to make a decision lol. __________________ "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference". "Where's the nearest bridge"?

13 December 2018, 08:45 AM	#162
timlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Worcestershire,UK Watch: Coke 16710 Posts: 894	both? all 3? __________________ Tim. 124060 Submariner, 16710 Coke, 16570 Black dial, Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue, Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Tudor Prince Date Chronograph (panda dial)

5 December 2018, 09:01 AM	#151
Seafox0814 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 121	Any idea if the red "Seamaster" on the dial and tip of the seconds hand has been fade-proofed on these? I have a 2531.80 which I love to death but I am not a fan of the bezel or seconds hand fading. Was thinking to pick one of these up at some point.

6 December 2018, 05:35 AM	#155
Sal_UKSheffield "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 1,283	Everytime i see the new SM I feel the exact same way about it. Its a stunning watch. I mean in the past I have seen watches and thought wow thats nice and then next time you see it you think meh... the SM is a winner esp at the price point. Having said that I was offered one at 10% off rrp from an AD but I am holding out for 20% ... or as close to that as possible

13 December 2018, 07:42 PM	#165
Jakx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: US Posts: 594	I went blue because I've had several black divers in the past and wanted something different. After almost a week on the wrist, I can say the blue looks so good with so many different variations depending on the lighting conditions. The dial/bezel combo because they are both ceramic do create an great mirror effect, as does the laser-etched wave pattern. Dial goes almost light blue in artificial light. Not that it mattered to me but blue seems to be more the design code of the SMP 300 but I'm sure not everyone would agree with that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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